Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families</li><li>Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members</li><li>Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice</li><li>Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals</li><li>Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)</li><li>Performs timely reassessment and documentation</li><li>Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population</li></ul>Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process<ul><li>Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process</li><li>Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy</li></ul>Standard III. Unit Operations<ul><li>Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift</li><li>Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies</li><li>Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li></ul>Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations<ul><li>Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities</li><li>Provides evidence-based nursing care</li><li>Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities</li></ul>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards<ul><li>Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures</li><li>Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance</li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures</li><li>Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques</li></ul>Health Information Documentation<ul><li>Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation</li><li>Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records</li><li>Describes the flow of information between various stations or units</li><li>Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation</li><li>Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy</li><li>Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices</li></ul>Medical Equipment<ul><li>Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems</li><li>Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment</li><li>Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety</li><li>Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment</li></ul>Medical Order Processing<ul><li>Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions</li><li>Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders</li><li>Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting</li><li>Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders</li><li>Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each</li></ul>Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation<ul><li>Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care</li><li>Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions</li><li>Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff</li><li>Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned</li><li>Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others</li></ul>Patient Safety<ul><li>Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings</li><li>Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings</li><li>Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members</li><li>Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems</li><li>Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bYLd8HQrsuyii2KDy0ZdkAz" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- BLS required.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.

**Work Type**

Full Time

RN, Registered Nurse - Kerrville Surgery Center

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families</li><li>Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members</li><li>Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice</li><li>Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals</li><li>Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)</li><li>Performs timely reassessment and documentation</li><li>Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population</li></ul>Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process<ul><li>Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process</li><li>Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy</li></ul>Standard III. Unit Operations<ul><li>Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift</li><li>Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies</li><li>Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li></ul>Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations<ul><li>Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities</li><li>Provides evidence-based nursing care</li><li>Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities</li></ul>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards<ul><li>Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures</li><li>Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance</li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures</li><li>Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques</li></ul>Health Information Documentation<ul><li>Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation</li><li>Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records</li><li>Describes the flow of information between various stations or units</li><li>Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation</li><li>Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy</li><li>Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices</li></ul>Medical Equipment<ul><li>Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems</li><li>Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment</li><li>Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety</li><li>Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment</li></ul>Medical Order Processing<ul><li>Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions</li><li>Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders</li><li>Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting</li><li>Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders</li><li>Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each</li></ul>Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation<ul><li>Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care</li><li>Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions</li><li>Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff</li><li>Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned</li><li>Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others</li></ul>Patient Safety<ul><li>Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings</li><li>Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings</li><li>Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members</li><li>Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems</li><li>Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ac2pIyuzLMlsjz4bU8%2btLAl" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Core Competencies**

- **Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process**
  - Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients and families.
  - Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
  - Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
  - Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.
  - Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
  - Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
  - Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.

- **Standard II: Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process**
  - Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
  - Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
  - Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross-checking, and validating orders to ensure accuracy.

- **Standard III: Unit Operations**
  - Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
  - Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
  - Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
  - Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

- **Standard IV: Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations**
  - Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
  - Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
  - Provides evidence-based nursing care.
  - Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
  - Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
  - Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.

**Technical Competencies**

- **Clinical Policies and Standards**
  - Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures.
  - Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
  - Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
  - Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
  - Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and techniques.

- **Health Information Documentation**
  - Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
  - Walks through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating, and updating patient records.
  - Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
  - Discusses the functions, features, and document flow of electronic documentation.
  - Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy.
  - Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across healthcare practices.

- **Medical Equipment**
  - Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
  - Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve common equipment problems.
  - Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
  - Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
  - Inspects, troubleshoots, and evaluates incoming equipment.

- **Medical Order Processing**
  - Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
  - Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update, and forward medical orders.
  - Discusses common errors, their sources, and procedures for correcting them.
  - Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
  - Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.

- **Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation**
  - Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
  - Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.
  - Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
  - Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
  - Reviews, discusses, and validates own interpretation with others.

- **Patient Safety**
  - Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
  - Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
  - Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
  - Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
  - Describes considerations for patients who can cause harm to self versus harm to others.
  - Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses; participates in immediate investigating, analysis, and reporting in real-time.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

**Experience**

- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.

**Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications**

- BLS required.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.

**Work Type**

Full Time

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.</li><li>Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.</li><li>Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.</li><li>Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.</li><li>Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process<ul><li>Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families</li><li>Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members</li><li>Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice</li><li>Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals</li><li>Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)</li><li>Performs timely reassessment and documentation</li><li>Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population</li></ul>Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process<ul><li>Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process</li><li>Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy</li></ul>Standard III. Unit Operations<ul><li>Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift</li><li>Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies</li><li>Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li></ul>Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations<ul><li>Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities</li><li>Provides evidence-based nursing care</li><li>Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care</li><li>Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities</li></ul>TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards<ul><li>Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures</li><li>Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance</li><li>Provides feedback for improvement of procedures</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures</li><li>Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques</li></ul>Health Information Documentation<ul><li>Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation</li><li>Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records</li><li>Describes the flow of information between various stations or units</li><li>Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation</li><li>Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy</li><li>Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices</li></ul>Medical Equipment<ul><li>Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility</li><li>Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems</li><li>Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment</li><li>Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety</li><li>Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment</li></ul>Medical Order Processing<ul><li>Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions</li><li>Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders</li><li>Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting</li><li>Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders</li><li>Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each</li></ul>Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation<ul><li>Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care</li><li>Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions</li><li>Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff</li><li>Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned</li><li>Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others</li></ul>Patient Safety<ul><li>Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings</li><li>Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings</li><li>Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members</li><li>Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems</li><li>Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others</li><li>Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time</li></ul> Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred</li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>RN License in state of employment or compact</li></ul> Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?7R81h2CKPNIF%2b5gq0VBQQwm" width="0" height="0" />

DescriptionSpecialization: Obstetrics and GynecologyJob Summary:Great opportunity for a Board-Certified OB/GYN to provide full scope obstetrics and gynecology services on a shift model in Fredericksburg, Texas, which is in the beautiful Hill Country and just an hour north of San Antonio, Texas. Opportunity: <ul><li>Full scope obstetrics and gynecology practice</li><li>Clinic coverage Monday-Friday</li><li>Block scheduling of 5, 24 hour shifts with an intended schedule of every other week Mon 7am-Sat 7am</li><li>Provide emergency/unassigned/OBED and gynecological care, call coverage, and assist with management of private MD patient emergencies</li><li>da Vinci robotics available, but not required</li><li>Be part of a supportive, cohesive and energetic team</li></ul> Incentive/Benefits Package: <ul><li>Guaranteed hourly rate</li><li>Holiday pay incentives</li><li>Work 1/3 of the year!</li><li>Housing option available</li><li>Rich benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K, etc)</li><li>Paid malpractice</li><li>Texas has Tort reform and No state income taxes</li></ul> About Methodist Hospital - Hill Country <ul><li>84 inpatient beds</li><li>8 LDRPs and C-Section operative suite</li><li>5 operating suites, 2 endoscopy suites, 2 palliative care suites</li><li>1 cardiac/interventional catheterization lab</li><li>MHHC has 12 locations across a 14-county region offering a comprehensive array of services including emergency care, interventional radiology, cardiac catheterizations, orthopedic surgery, home care, hospice, urology, vascular, lab, wound care, women's services along with intensive care, inpatient /outpatient surgeries and more.</li><li>MHHC has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine-times in its history, a recent Top 20 Rural Hospital and the recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award.</li><li>Methodist Healthcare is a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., South Texas' largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients; and HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services.</li></ul> About the Texas Hill Country The Hill Country Region of Texas is comprised of 25 counties spanning from west of Austin to north of San Antonio; placing Fredericksburg centrally located with an hour commute to the larger metropolitan areas. Over the past several decades, Fredericksburg has become nationally known for tourism, adventure, rural living and wine country - creating an economic hub for the Hill Country. Travelers can stay, enjoy and explore shopping, hiking, water sports and more all in a 60-mile radius. The area is home to more than 50 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms, along with award winning museums and other local attractions. A true community - Fredericksburg offers a unique living experience that has something for everyone.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Xk9mY%2bVneWEGGgsfr3adFQx" width="0" height="0" />

**Obstetrics and Gynecology**

Great opportunity for a Board-Certified OB/GYN to provide full scope obstetrics and gynecology services on a shift model in Fredericksburg, Texas, which is in the beautiful Hill Country and just an hour north of San Antonio, Texas.

**Job Description**

- Full scope obstetrics and gynecology practice
- Clinic coverage Monday-Friday
- Block scheduling of 5, 24-hour shifts with an intended schedule of every other week Mon 7am-Sat 7am
- Provide emergency/unassigned/OBED and gynecological care, call coverage, and assist with management of private MD patient emergencies
- da Vinci robotics available, but not required
- Be part of a supportive, cohesive, and energetic team

**Benefits**

- Guaranteed hourly rate
- Holiday pay incentives
- Work 1/3 of the year!
- Housing option available
- Rich benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K, etc.)
- Paid malpractice
- Texas has Tort reform and no state income taxes

**Community Overview**

The Hill Country Region of Texas is comprised of 25 counties spanning from west of Austin to north of San Antonio; placing Fredericksburg centrally located with an hour commute to the larger metropolitan areas. Over the past several decades, Fredericksburg has become nationally known for tourism, adventure, rural living, and wine country - creating an economic hub for the Hill Country. Travelers can stay, enjoy, and explore shopping, hiking, water sports, and more all in a 60-mile radius. The area is home to more than 50 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms, along with award-winning museums and other local attractions. A true community - Fredericksburg offers a unique living experience that has something for everyone.

OB/GYN Hospitalist with Clinic Physician

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s) Performs timely reassessment and documentation Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy Standard III. Unit Operations Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities Provides evidence-based nursing care Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance Provides feedback for improvement of procedures Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques Health Information Documentation Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records Describes the flow of information between various stations or units Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices Medical Equipment Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment Medical Order Processing Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others Patient Safety Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?L2cmaMZ87uCbQf%2bfhcLCjAd" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- BLS required.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.

**Core Competencies**

- Utilizes the Nursing Process: Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of patients and families. Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members. Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice. Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals. Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s). Performs timely reassessment and documentation.

- Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process: Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow. Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process. Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross-checking, and validating orders to ensure accuracy.

- Unit Operations: Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift. Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

- Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations: Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes. Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities. Provides evidence-based nursing care. Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care. Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry. Knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.

**Technical Competencies**

- Clinical Policies and Standards: Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures. Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance. Provides feedback for improvement of procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures. Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools, and techniques.

- Health Information Documentation: Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation. Walks through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating, and updating patient records. Describes the flow of information between various stations or units. Discusses the functions, features, and document flow of electronic documentation. Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy. Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across healthcare practices.

- Medical Equipment: Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility. Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolve common equipment problems. Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment. Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety. Inspects, troubleshoots, and evaluates incoming equipment.

- Medical Order Processing: Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions. Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update, and forward medical orders. Discusses common errors, their sources, and procedures for correcting them. Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders. Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.

- Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation: Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care. Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions. Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff. Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned. Reviews, discusses, and validates own interpretation with others.

- Patient Safety: Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings. Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings. Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members. Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems. Describes considerations for patients who can cause harm to self versus harm to others. Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses; participates in immediate investigating, analysis, and reporting in real-time.

InnovaCare Health is a dynamic physician-led healthcare organization innovating change in value-based healthcare. We operate over 40 clinics employing more than 1,100 professionals who share our mission, vision, and values. Our practices offer Chronic Disease Treatment/Management, Women s Health, Wellness, X-Ray/Ultrasound, Urgent Care, Managed Care, and Workers Comp Services. Our goal is to make an impact in the communities we serve through public health education, outreach, and our philanthropic endeavors that span beyond the doors of our facilities. As we continue to grow, we invite you to explore opportunities with InnovaCare Health. Join us in our mission to improve the lives of those we care for each day. Job Summary: The Medical Director has primary responsibility for the clinical oversight and medical management of the Physicians assigned to the designated clinics. The Medical Director ensures that the care delivered by participating Physicians and Providers meets the standard for quality, timeliness, appropriateness, and variances in all the initiatives defined by Innovacare . Why Join InnovaCare Health: <ul><li> Make a difference in the lives of others </li><li>Work with cutting-edge technologies</li><li>Grow and develop your career</li><li>Join a team of passionate professionals</li></ul> Physician Benefits: <ul><li>Competitive Compensation</li><li>Outstanding Bonus Structure Earn 25% of Base Salary</li><li>Exceptional Relocation and Sign-On Bonus options</li><li>Excellent Benefits Package - Matching 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Much More!</li><li>Bountiful PTO that allows for healthy work/life balance</li><li>Generous CME Allowance</li><li>Company Paid Incentives</li><li>Dedicated Admin Time</li><li>1:1 Provider to Allied Health Professional Ratio</li><li>Flexible Telehealth options</li><li>Onsite Diagnostic Laboratories for greater efficiency</li><li>Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage</li><li>Opportunities for Professional Advancement</li></ul> Required Qualifications: <ul><li> Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) </li><li> Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and/or Geriatric Medicine </li><li> Valid, unrestricted TX license (or willing to obtain) </li><li> Understands Managed Care and Medicare </li></ul>For more information, call/text Gloria Trevino, your Physician Recruiter at .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?L2cmaMZ87uD7MleTH5V5BQd" width="0" height="0" />

**Medical Director**

InnovaCare Health is a dynamic physician-led healthcare organization innovating change in value-based healthcare. We operate over 40 clinics employing more than 1,100 professionals who share our mission, vision, and values. Our practices offer chronic disease treatment/management, women's health, wellness, X-ray/ultrasound, urgent care, managed care, and workers' comp services.

Our goal is to make an impact in the communities we serve through public health education, outreach, and our philanthropic endeavors that span beyond the doors of our facilities. As we continue to grow, we invite you to explore opportunities with InnovaCare Health. Join us in our mission to improve the lives of those we care for each day.

**Job Description**

- The Medical Director has primary responsibility for the clinical oversight and medical management of the Physicians assigned to the designated clinics.
- The Medical Director ensures that the care delivered by participating Physicians and Providers meets the standard for quality, timeliness, appropriateness, and variances in all the initiatives defined by InnovaCare.

**Benefits**

- Competitive compensation
- Outstanding bonus structure: Earn 25% of base salary
- Exceptional relocation and sign-on bonus options
- Excellent benefits package: Matching 401k, medical, dental, vision, and much more!
- Bountiful PTO that allows for a healthy work/life balance
- Generous CME allowance
- Company paid incentives
- Dedicated admin time
- 1:1 provider to allied health professional ratio
- Flexible telehealth options
- Onsite diagnostic laboratories for greater efficiency
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Opportunities for professional advancement

**Requirements**

- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
- Board certified or board eligible in internal medicine, family medicine, and/or geriatric medicine
- Valid, unrestricted TX license (or willing to obtain)
- Understands managed care and Medicare

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital Hill Country our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Med Surg Tele Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family. Benefits Methodist Hospital Hill Country, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing </li><li>401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) </li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock </li><li>Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. </li><li>Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more </li><li>Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts </li><li>Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships </li><li>Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) </li><li>Colleague recognition program </li><li>Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) </li><li>Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul> Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. At Methodist Hospital Hill Country, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Med Surg Tele Registered Nurse opportunity. Job Summary and Qualifications Our Registered Nurses have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including:<ul><li>A comprehensive orientation process</li><li>Valuable mentorship from specialty specific educators</li><li>Leadership development programs </li><li>State-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient care</li></ul>What You Will Do In Your Role: <ul><li>You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.</li><li>You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes</li><li>You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities</li><li>You will demonstrate team work, adaptability, and serving as a resource to the patient care team</li><li>You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing</li></ul>What qualifications you will need: <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program. </li><li>Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse</li><li>Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)</li><li>Current American Heart Association BLS Certification</li></ul>Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Med Surg Tele Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?5Dys%2bKPsoX%2fMXA5endd%2bqQr" width="0" height="0" />

**Med Surg Tele Registered Nurse**

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital Hill Country, our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Med Surg Tele Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family.

**Job Description**

- You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
- You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
- You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
- You will demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
- You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
- Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date).
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

**Benefits**

Methodist Hospital Hill Country offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

**Community Overview**

Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital Hill Country offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.

Registered Nurse Med Surg Tele Nights

Description Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. CORE COMPETENCIES Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s) Performs timely reassessment and documentation Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy Standard III. Unit Operations Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts. Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities Provides evidence-based nursing care Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Clinical Policies and Standards Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance Provides feedback for improvement of procedures Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques Health Information Documentation Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records Describes the flow of information between various stations or units Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices Medical Equipment Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment Medical Order Processing Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others Patient Safety Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?4kXawPLrqS4XVclkOLZFWAf" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse**

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to focus on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
- BLS required.
- RN License in state of employment or compact.

**Work Type**

- Per Diem As Needed.

Join Our Fredericksburg, Texas, Team as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant - A Role Designed for You We believe in bringing better to our local community in Fredericksburg-better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we'd love to talk. People First in Fredericksburg Local Team Collaboration:<ul><li>Join our close-knit team of physicians and APPs at Methodist Hospital Hill Country.</li><li>As a rural hospital site, we value and engage with primary care clinicians and local resources such as skilled nursing facilities and pharmacies. We prioritize our involvement amongst the hospital medical staff with committee participation and collaboration with the other disciplines to provide our patients with the highest quality care possible for their success and safety.</li><li>Our site is small but mighty. Our hospital consists of a med/surg tele unit and an open ICU, predominantly serving as an IMCU. We possess the major specialties, including GI, that provide advanced endoscopy care, such as EUS/ERCP and urology.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Board-certified/eligible physician assistants.</li><li>Must have hospitalist experience as a physician assistant.</li></ul> Practice in the Heart of the Community Flexible Scheduling:<ul><li>This is a full-time nocturnist position with an array of flexible scheduling options.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide care and collaborate with a few teleservices (pulmonary/critical care, ID, Neuro).</li><li>Assist surgeons with postoperative medical management.</li><li>Keep close communication to limit gaps and expedite the progression of care.</li><li>Assume responsibility for our patients and regularly collaborate through curbside consultations during multidisciplinary rounds, especially when faced with challenging cases.</li></ul>Living and Working in Fredericksburg:<ul><li>Fredericksburg isn't just where we work - it s where we live and experience the heart of Texas Hill County. Known for its charming small-town feel, vibrant wineries, and rich German heritage, Fredericksburg offers a peaceful yet dynamic lifestyle. From local festivals and outdoor adventures to family-friendly attractions and scenic views, Fredericksburg is a place where you can truly feel at home.</li></ul> Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Fredericksburg-Centered Care:<ul><li>Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we're focused on the people of Fredericksburg and nearby areas. You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.</li></ul>Rewards and Benefits:<ul><li>Compensation: Well-rounded compensation.</li><li>Benefits:<ul><li>Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.</li><li>401k with matching contributions.</li><li>Paid malpractice insurance.</li></ul></li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BCrPH8OFWZeXA997crYrcQh" width="0" height="0" />

**Nocturnist Physician Assistant**

Join our Fredericksburg, Texas, team as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant - a role designed for you. We believe in bringing better to our local community in Fredericksburg—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we'd love to talk.

**Job Description**

- Join our close-knit team of physicians and APPs at Methodist Hospital Hill Country.
- As a rural hospital site, we value and engage with primary care clinicians and local resources such as skilled nursing facilities and pharmacies. We prioritize our involvement amongst the hospital medical staff with committee participation and collaboration with the other disciplines to provide our patients with the highest quality care possible for their success and safety.
- Our site is small but mighty. Our hospital consists of a med/surg tele unit and an open ICU, predominantly serving as an IMCU. We possess the major specialties, including GI, that provide advanced endoscopy care, such as EUS/ERCP and urology.

**Requirements**

- Board-certified/eligible physician assistants.
- Must have hospitalist experience as a physician assistant.

**Benefits**

- Well-rounded compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401k with matching contributions.
- Paid malpractice insurance.

**Community Overview**

Fredericksburg isn't just where we work - it’s where we live and experience the heart of Texas Hill County. Known for its charming small-town feel, vibrant wineries, and rich German heritage, Fredericksburg offers a peaceful yet dynamic lifestyle. From local festivals and outdoor adventures to family-friendly attractions and scenic views, Fredericksburg is a place where you can truly feel at home.

Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Locums - Kerrville, Texas, Emergency Medicine Openings (IMLC Accepted)Clinical Role:<ul><li>Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees!<li>Start month: 60-90 days after an application has been submitted<li>Est length of assignment: 6-12 months or longer<li>Providers needed (FT or - # of shifts to cover) 12-18 shifts a month<li>Minimum # of shifts acceptable: 2-3 days if local and no travel<li>3-4+ days if not local and traveling in for shifts<li>Certification Requirements - will only consider candidates that have ABEM, AOBEM certs or board eligible ABEM/AOBEM<li>Board certs must be maintained<li>The facility will not accept alternative boards<li>Residency Trained Requirements: EM only unless exception is made (Med Director must approve Residencies not in EM)<li>ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BALS Required: Not required for boarded docs, non-boarded docs and APP's must have ACLS. (Certifications must be American Heart Association)<li>ED physicians must show evidence of ATLS (don't need to maintain)<li>Staffing Model MDDO: 3 Doc shifts<li>Staffing Model NPPA: 2 APP shifts<li>Physician Shift Times: 6a-4p, 12p-10p, 8p-6a<li>NPPA Shift Times: 9a-7p, 3p-1a<li>Annual Volume: 31,000<li>Patients Per Day: 85<li>13% EMS <li>25% Admitted Patients<li>4% Overall Transfer Rate<li>Trauma Level IV<li>No Scribe Coverage<li>ED Beds & Fast Track Beds: 20 beds, 0 fast track, 4 hallway beds when needed<li>ICU Beds: 12 <li>EMR System: Meditech Expanse<li>App can be started without an active license but cannot go to meetings or be approved for temps without the license and DEA. Will accept IMLC <li>Privileging Timeframe: 60-90 days after an application has been submitted<li>Expedited locum privileges: Temp Privileges can be granted after provider has completed orientation the 1st Tuesday of the month during credentials meeting<li>Onboarding Requirements (Orientation/EMR training) Hospital required orientation which includes EMR training followed by shadow shift in ED<li>Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine<li>Active TX License/DEA Required<li>Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!<li>What RecruitWell Provides:<li>A rated malpractice<li>Weekly direct deposit<li>24/7 dedicated recruiter support<li>Professional onboarding and credentialing<li>Prepaid Travel and Lodging<li>RecruitWell's Core Values:<li>Open communication<li>Sense of urgency<li>Teamwork<li>Accountability<li>Driven to win<li>Higher consciousness</ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?oMwh4kt1FO05Mbe0fRV17gt" width="0" height="0" />

**Emergency Medicine Physician**

Join our team in Kerrville, Texas, for exciting locum opportunities in Emergency Medicine. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a supportive staffing model.

**Job Description**

- Start month: 60-90 days after an application has been submitted
- Estimated length of assignment: 6-12 months or longer
- Providers needed: 12-18 shifts a month
- Minimum shifts acceptable: 2-3 days if local and no travel; 3-4+ days if not local and traveling in for shifts
- Certification requirements: Only candidates with ABEM, AOBEM certifications or board eligible ABEM/AOBEM will be considered
- Board certifications must be maintained; the facility will not accept alternative boards
- Residency trained requirements: EM only unless an exception is made (Medical Director must approve residencies not in EM)
- ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BALS required: Not required for boarded docs; non-boarded docs and APPs must have ACLS (certifications must be from the American Heart Association)
- ED physicians must show evidence of ATLS (not required to maintain)
- Staffing model MDDO: 3 doctor shifts
- Staffing model NPPA: 2 APP shifts
- Physician shift times: 6 AM - 4 PM, 12 PM - 10 PM, 8 PM - 6 AM
- NPPA shift times: 9 AM - 7 PM, 3 PM - 1 AM
- Annual volume: 31,000
- Patients per day: 85
- 13% EMS
- 25% admitted patients
- 4% overall transfer rate
- Trauma level IV
- No scribe coverage
- ED beds & fast track beds: 20 beds, 0 fast track, 4 hallway beds when needed
- ICU beds: 12
- EMR system: Meditech Expanse
- Application can be started without an active license but cannot go to meetings or be approved for temps without the license and DEA; will accept IMLC
- Privileging timeframe: 60-90 days after an application has been submitted
- Expedited locum privileges: Temp privileges can be granted after the provider has completed orientation the first Tuesday of the month during the credentials meeting
- Onboarding requirements (orientation/EMR training): Hospital required orientation which includes EMR training followed by shadow shift in ED
- Board certified/board eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Active TX license/DEA required

**Benefits**

- A-rated malpractice coverage
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing
- Prepaid travel and lodging

**Core Values**

- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness